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Pair of Mega Mirrors
Item #P2-7150
$188.00
Bundle Discount
| Unit Price | $188.00 |
| 10+ | $179.00 |
Large mirrors for dramatic reflection demonstrations
The Mega Mirrors transform optics into a large-scale, unforgettable experience—making them a go-to demonstration tool for teachers who want optics to truly stand out. Arbor Scientific’s Mega Mirrors are extra-large, 24-inch parabolic mirrors designed to make the principles of reflection, focusing, and image formation unmistakably clear—even from the back of a lecture hall.
This Arbor-exclusive set includes durable acrylic concave and convex mirrors, each highly polished and mounted on a slotted stand for easy setup. Their scale allows students to see real and virtual images form instantly, turning abstract ray diagrams into dramatic, memorable demonstrations.
Why Teachers Love the Pair of Mega Mirrors
- Unmatched visibility: The 24" diameter makes optical effects easy to see in large classrooms and lecture halls.
- Dramatic, multi-sensory demos: The concave mirror can focus light and even sound, creating powerful “wow” moments.
- Durable and classroom-safe: Virtually unbreakable construction stands up to repeated use.
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Ready to demonstrate: Supplied with slotted stands for quick, stable setup.
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What You Can Teach with Mega Mirrors
Ideal for middle school, high school, AP Physics, and introductory college courses:
- Reflection and image formation: Explore real vs. virtual images with concave and convex mirrors.
- Focal point and focal length (qualitative): Visualize focusing with lasers and fog to locate focal distances.
- Ray optics: Connect physical observations to ray diagrams and mirror equations.
- Energy and waves: Demonstrate the focusing of light, heat, and sound.
- Real-world applications: Discuss parabolic shapes used in satellite dishes, telescopes, and communication systems.
Note: The focal length of the Mega Mirrors is too short for Schlieren photography.
How Mega Mirrors Work in Elementary Settings
- Conceptual, not mathematical: At the elementary level, Mega Mirrors are ideal for qualitative exploration—seeing how light reflects, how images appear or disappear, and how shapes affect behavior of light.
- Highly visual and engaging: The large 24" mirrors make effects obvious and exciting, which is perfect for younger students who learn best through observation.
- Safe and durable: The mirrors are made from durable acrylic, making them appropriate for supervised elementary use.
- Flexible Instructional Use: Great for teacher-led demonstrations, science night or STEM event stations, or small-group guided exploration.
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
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